Business and related research professionals vs Graphic and multimedia designers Salary (2025)

How do Business and related research professionals and Graphic and multimedia designers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Business and related research professionals earns £6,658 more per year (20% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Graphic and multimedia designers

£32,999

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Graphic and multimedia designers	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£32,999	+£6,658
Mean Annual	£41,817	£35,216	+£6,601
Monthly	£3,305	£2,750	+£555
Weekly	£763	£635	+£128
Hourly	£19.07	£15.86	+£3.21

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Graphic and multimedia designers
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£21,571
25th	£32,002	£27,034
50th (Median)	£39,657	£32,999
75th	£47,593	£41,374
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business and related research professionals or a Graphic and multimedia designers?

A Business and related research professionals earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Graphic and multimedia designers earns £32,999 — a difference of £6,658 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Business and related research professionals and a Graphic and multimedia designers?

The difference is £6,658 per year. Business and related research professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Graphic and multimedia designers?

From a salary perspective, Business and related research professionals offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.